DB35.3

Hamartomatous polyp

Pólipo hamartomatoso

Category

Definition

The hamartomatous polyp is a non-neoplastic, benign tumour-like malformation resulting from an abnormal formation of normal tissue. It contains mesenchymal elements of excess vascular and/or fibrous stroma and glandular proliferation with cystic dilatation.

Exclusions

  • PTEN Hamartoma tumour syndrome

Index Terms

Hamartomatous polypSolitary juvenile polyp of large intestineSolitary Peutz-Jegher polyp of large intestine